A 1-0 defeat to Monaco saw Villa leave the most sensible clash of 8 most sensible strikers from their last league stage clash with Celtic, however, a whirlwind started at Villa Park, putting the house look back on the live table.
Inside three minutes, some fluid interplay between Youri Tielemans and Jacob Ramsey released the latter down the left, who picked out Morgan Rogers with a low ball into the box that was expertly tucked home for his first UCL goal.
Less than two minutes later, Rogers doubled this tally when he attempted his own on the edge of the box, beating Kasper Schmeichel with a deflected shot that sailed into the top corner.
The visitors were firmly on the back foot, conceding a third when Ramsey hit the post and the ball ended Schmeichel’s ankle.
Soon after, a counter-attack led through Ramsey worked on Ollie Watkins, whose shot was launched through Alistair Johnston.
At this point, Celtic had rarely threatened, a pair of rapid-fire targets from Adam Idah left the fans of the Chamber.
Finding himself loose on the left, Greg Taylor put up a cross that went off the rails over the formative years, a fan of Celtic John McGinn, allowing Idah to turn around with an impromptu finish.
Armed with the impulse, the Bhoys drawn at the point before saying an orderly movement that culminated with Hatate inmate that pulls the ball so that Idah will get rid of the house.
Perfectly poised after the restart, a point would do little for either side, leading to an absorbing open contest.
On a hat-trick, Rogers stroked a low effort wide of the far post, but he played a crucial role as Villa retook the lead shortly after, holding off a challenge to set his side away on the break.
McGinn similarly vital in the buildup when he stepped forward before feeding Ramsey, who threw the ball in for Watkins to finish calmly.
Incredibly, the England foreigner may have had a purpose moments later when Schmeichel gave the ball away cheaply, but the goalkeeper sent off for his mistake of superbly rejecting Watkins.
The chaos continued when referee Clément Turpin pointed to the spot, adjudging Auston Trusty to have unjustly brought down Watkins.
With the opportunity to put his splint on, Watkins may not stay in position in place, sending his penalty ball into the bar as he touched the ground.
The Villa Back striker approached through the Celtic shot before Hatate sends great distance shot. Looking for a forum of its 100th European FIT as manager, Brendan Rogers has made a double change.
The Scottish side refused to give up, with Idah forcing a save from a tight angle, minutes before Schmeichel denied Rogers from close range.
An entertaining war despite the fact that everything ended with a villa on the top, while Watkins stole the property in the box and stop passing Rogers for his first hat -rick.
Thanks to the effects elsewhere, UAI Emery’s team will progress to the final 16, while Celtic will be in the draw on Friday.